Covid-19

Activity at Greece’s small and medium-sized accommodation facilities is slow as Covid-19 continues to affect intent for travel, according to the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE).

The Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa on the popular Greek island of Mykonos is the latest addition to the collection of Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Villas.

The Aktaion Beach Boutique Hotel is inviting travelers to discover the beauties and authentic hospitality of Agistri island.

The rules that all passengers must follow to travel to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until August 9.

All travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time before the departure of their flight to the country.

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives that concern travel rules for passengers arriving on international flights.

Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures, authorities say.

A few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ Covid-19 status due to a rise in cases, according to Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos.

The port of Piraeus in Greece hosted the christening of the Silver Moon, the newest ship in the ultra-luxury fleet of Silversea Cruises.

From August 2, passengers who have been fully vaccinated in the EU and the US will not have to quarantine when entering England from amber list countries.

Greece is considering to impose strict measures on Ios following an escalation of Covid-19 cases on the island.

As August nears, people are showing that they are in the mood to travel, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

The situation for international travel was nowhere it should have been in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The European Commission has approved a 130-million-euro Greek scheme to support micro and small enterprises affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sees the next four weeks as ‘crucial’ for Greek tourism with everything depending on how the Covid-19 pandemic develops.

Travelers aged 12-17 can now present a negative Covid-19 self-test to fly domestic to the Greek islands from the mainland.

Greece is among the world’s most searched-for destinations for post-Covid-19 travel, ranking third on the list provided by Esta-america.com.

Greek authorities will boost efforts to crack down on the so-called “corona-parties” held in villas on Mykonos that are said to have fueled Covid-19 spread on the popular island.

The United States is keeping all existing Covid-19 travel restrictions in place due to concerns over the spread of the Delta variant, the White House has confirmed.

Greek authorities have announced that the Covid-19 vaccination platform for children aged 12-15 will open on July 30.